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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.46, 85,941.39 and 35,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.46, 85,941.39 and 35,050.35 is: 48,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.46 : 85,941.39 = 35,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.46/85,941.39 = 35,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.46x = 85,941.39 × 35,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.46x = 3,012,275,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,275,798.99/62,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,369.41

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